Will I be travelling with a tour group in Churchill, or is this an independent trip?

This is a hosted group trip. You'll be with the same group throughout your stay in Churchill and will follow a set daily activity schedule. A local guide will accompany you to enrich your experience and most meals are included.

Beyond the Northern Lights, what other activities can I do in Churchill?

In Churchill, your daytime activities can include dogsledding, snowshoeing, and visiting the town's museums and historic sites . You can explore the frozen subarctic landscape and learn more about life in a remote northern town. With a blend of outdoor adventure and scenic beauty, these activities are a great complement to your nighttime Northern Lights viewing.

When is the best time to go to Churchill to see the Northern Lights?

Aurora activity can be seen in Churchill up to 300 nights per year , making it a top destination for Northern Lights viewing. The best time to see the Northern Lights in Churchill is between January and March , when the nights are long and the skies are often clear. Our local experts can work with you to find a date that aligns with your availability to maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.

How do I get to Churchill for this trip?

The town of Churchill is only accessible by train or airplane. For your convienence, this trip includes a flight from Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Churchill, Manitoba, so you don't need to arrange travel to Churchill yourself. We'll make sure your travel details are handled seamlessly so you can focus on enjoying your Northern Lights adventure.

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Photography Tour: Northern Lights of Churchill

Length

7 days / 6 nights

Hotel type

Downtown hotel

Nights of viewing

4 nights

Where it goes

When to go

February - March

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Capture perfect photos of the Northern Lights

On this Photo Specialist trip, travel to Churchill, Manitoba — one of the best places in the world for Northern Lights viewing. Each evening, head to a new, secluded location with a Photographer guide and wait for the beautiful aurora to light up the night sky. Discover the frozen subarctic landscape and the unique history of this remote town. Suitable for all skill levels, from smartphone to DSLR camera users!

Highlights of your trip

Four nights of Northern Lights viewing from four different locations

Once in a lifetime culinary experience under the night sky in Dan's Diner

Guided dogsledding and snowshoeing excursions

Interpretive presentations and tours, including a Northern Lights photography workshop

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Witness the Northern Lights at four locations

Snap stunning shots of the aurora at four different viewing locations in Churchill, including a traditional teepee in the forest. Each place offers excellent opportunities for nighttime photography.

A guest receives photography tips from a Photo Specialist guide at Thanadelthur Lounge as the sun sets

Spend time with a Photography Specialist

During your Northern Lights trip, a Photo Specialist will give you tips on aurora photography and advice on camera settings so that you can get the best shots.

Tundra Buggy driving across the snow in Churchill with soft pink sky above

Travel in a specially designed Tundra Buggy

Cross the frozen Churchill River in a tundra buggy to reach unique dining and Northern Lights viewing destinations.

Guests seated long table in upscale and modern interior of Dan's Diner in Churchill, Manitoba

Dine under the stars

Spend an evening at Dan's Diner — a pop-up restaurant featuring regional cuisine. After dinner, watch the aurora through panoramic windows or step outside into the cold.

Three people on a dogsledding ride through the snowy forest in Churchill

Go dogsledding in Churchill

Enjoy an authentic dogsledding experience with a local Métis musher. Hear tales of Arctic racing, meet the pack of lovingly cared-for sled dogs, then feel the exhilaration of racing a team.

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Explore Churchill and the surrounding area

During the day, see Churchill's top sights: Polar Bears International House, the Polar Bear Holding Facility, Itsanitaq Museum and more.

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What’s Included

Hotel accommodation

Flights between Winnipeg and Churchill

Unique guided activities such as dogsledding, cultural tours and more

Guided Northern Lights viewing experiences

Electronic travel documentation package

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Day 01

Arrive in Winnipeg

Your adventure begins in Winnipeg. Known affectionately as Winter-Peg, Winnipeg was historically established as a fur-trade post, but is now a vibrant, cultural hub city in the heart of Canada’s prairies.

Meet Your Group and Guides

Suggested Winter Clothing Rental (extra cost)

Day 02

Journey north to Churchill

After an early morning flight, you’ll touch down in the historic northern community of Churchill.

Fly to Churchill

Northern Lights Forest Excursion

Day 03

Explore the North, view the aurora borealis

See the highlights of Churchill on a guided tour before heading to Dan's Diner for a unique culinary experience.

Churchill Town and Area Tour

Parks Canada Centre Visit

Northern Lights Culinary Evening Experience

Day 04

Dogsledding and Northern Lights viewing

Enjoy a fun dogsledding excursion during the day, then travel to Thandalethur Lounge for Northern Lights viewing in the evening.

Dogsledding Adventure

Northern Lights Viewing - Thanadelthur Lounge

Day 05

Explore Churchill's boreal forest

Enjoy another day of uniquely Northern adventures. This evening is your final aurora viewing experience.

Interpretive Snowshoe Tour

Northern Lights Viewing with an Indigenous Guide

Day 06

Churchill to Winnipeg

It's your last day in Churchill! Visit the Itsanitaq Museum and Polar Bears International House before taking an evening flight back to Winnipeg.

Itsanitaq Museum Visit

Polar Bears International House

Fly back to Winnipeg

Day 07

Depart from Winnipeg

After checking out of your hotel, depart Winnipeg at your leisure.

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Day 1

Arrive in Winnipeg

Day 2

Journey north to Ch...

Journey north to Churchill

Day 3

Explore the North, ...

Explore the North, view the aurora borealis

Day 4

Dogsledding and Nor...

Dogsledding and Northern Lights viewing

Arrive in Winnipeg

Meet Your Group and Guides

Suggested Winter Clothing Rental (extra cost)

Journey north to Churchill

After an early morning flight, you’ll touch down in the historic northern community of Churchill.

Fly to Churchill

Northern Lights Forest Excursion

Explore the North, view the aurora borealis

See the highlights of Churchill on a guided tour before heading to Dan's Diner for a unique culinary experience.

Churchill Town and Area Tour

Parks Canada Centre Visit

Northern Lights Culinary Evening Experience

Dogsledding and Northern Lights viewing

Enjoy a fun dogsledding excursion during the day, then travel to Thandalethur Lounge for Northern Lights viewing in the evening.

Dogsledding Adventure

Northern Lights Viewing - Thanadelthur Lounge

Explore Churchill's boreal forest

Enjoy another day of uniquely Northern adventures. This evening is your final aurora viewing experience.

Interpretive Snowshoe Tour

Northern Lights Viewing with an Indigenous Guide

Churchill to Winnipeg

It's your last day in Churchill! Visit the Itsanitaq Museum and Polar Bears International House before taking an evening flight back to Winnipeg.

Itsanitaq Museum Visit

Polar Bears International House

Fly back to Winnipeg

Depart from Winnipeg

After checking out of your hotel, depart Winnipeg at your leisure.

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Comfort Level

Hotel Accommodations

3 Star

Activities and Northern Lights Viewing

Fully Guided

Meals

Most meals included

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Accommodations

These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.

Inn at the Forks

Example of a Superior hotel in Winnipeg

In the heart of downtown Winnipeg, right where the Assiniboine River meet the Red River, lies the Inn at the Forks. The hotel’s superb location means that the city’s top attractions, including the Forks National Historic Site, are all nearby.

Tundra Inn

Example of a Comfort hotel in Churchill

The Tundra Inn is a charming, family-run hotel located in the northern town of Churchill. With comfortable accommodation and complimentary amenities, this is the perfect place to relax after each day of outdoor adventures.

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Take the train to Toronto

Extend your time in Canada by taking the sleeper train between Winnipeg and Toronto. A highlight of this journey is travelling through the rugged landscape of the Canadian Shield. This area consists of ancient, exposed rock, boreal forest, and endless frozen lakes.

Add nights in Winnipeg

Spend more time in Winnipeg at the beginning or end of your trip and discover this city's hidden gems. Highlights include the Assiniboine Park Zoo (and its 'Journey to Churchill'), the Museum of Human Rights, the Royal Canadian Mint, and the Inuit Art Centre — the first of its kind in the world.

Train to Vancouver

Want to experience even more of Canada? Add a train journey from Winnipeg to Vancouver and travel through the stunning Canadian Rockies to the country's West Coast.

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